• Based in the Centre for Cancer Biology at the City West campus
• Full-time, fixed term contract for 12 months
• Commencement Salary: $80,099 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

In this role, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to cutting-edge cancer immunology research, contributing to projects that explore immune system responses to cancer and developing new immunotherapies for preclinical testing. Reporting to the Postdoctoral Fellow in the Allergy and Cancer Immunology Laboratory, your role will involve both laboratory work and direct clinical interactions, including obtaining patient consent and collaborating with clinicians. You will perform experiments using high-parameter flow cytometry, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques, with some work involving animals. If interested, you will also have the opportunity to develop bioinformatics skills in spatial transcriptomics. Working in a multidisciplinary environment alongside scientists and clinicians, you will apply your technical expertise, strong communication skills, and passion for translational research to help advance cancer immunotherapy. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, including contributions to publications and conference presentations.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

About the Centre for Cancer Biology

The Centre for Cancer Biology (CCB) is an alliance between the University of South Australia and CALHN and is co-located with other cancer-focussed researchers within a brand new purpose-built building named the UniSA Cancer Research Institute (CRI). The CCB studies the fundamental causes of cancer in order to find new ways to prevent and treat the disease and is a recognised hub for innovative science leading to breakthrough therapies.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct grant-funded research under the direction of the Postdoctoral Fellow and Group Leader
• Use advanced techniques to analyse cancerous tissue and identify inflammation mechanisms
• Liaise with clinicians and patients to collect and study cancer specimens
• Contribute to research publication, grant applications, and scientific meetings
• Maintain lab procedures, ethics compliance, and collaborative relationships

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field
• Experience in cancer immunology laboratory methods, including flow cytometry and cell culture
• Knowledge of immunology and cancer biology
• Strong communication, teamwork, and independent research skills
• Experience in research coordination, problem-solving, and project management

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Employee assistance and development programs
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Start Your Unstoppable Career!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Laura Gomes, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 7048.

Applications close: 11:30pm Wednesday 26 March 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on [email protected]. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.